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Comment on: Heartland Patriot

The Ogre, the Hobbit and the Great Knight

51 Comments
Monday, July, 28, 2008 12:04 PM Garnet92 writes:

A man after my own heart

I liked it! Having journeyed from the shire of Louisiana and serving as a groomsman for the big silver flying dragons, my travels led me to the shire of Texas as well. My manor is in the village called Plano, a day's ride from Dallas. My manor is sparse of crops but I am its lord. I too have traveled to the Billy of Bob's castle and partook of many tankards of the Lone Star exixir. I trust that your card of commerce has survived and that the ogre and hobbit returned safely. Rest assured that the princess (if she can survive the heat) will be welcomed to our lands with garlands and spices. And so it was.
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Monday, July, 28, 2008 1:43 PM SLW writes:

From the village of Euless

in the shire of Texas, I report that the Great Knight is an illusive figure. Rumors have it that he dwells just down the street from my castle, in the village called Bedford. His fame is known far and wide, but no one knows his true name.

Hey, Scottie! I didn't know you were such a great story teller.





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Monday, July, 28, 2008 3:42 PM Virginia Daddy writes:

Good story

And I appreciate visiting strange new lands as I myself must follow my bride's path to the highlands of Wyoming.

Unfortunately, no Jam Apple to greet me upon arrival.
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Monday, July, 28, 2008 7:52 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

It was an absolute pleasure....

...to shake Your hand and meet the Missus.

I understand if You don't want to tell them that I beat You in the game of "Poole." Your secret is safe with Me.
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Monday, July, 28, 2008 8:04 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

Also, I must add...

....ol' Bessie was on Her best behavior, but still quite spirited.


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Monday, July, 28, 2008 10:23 PM Scottie writes:

Garnet92

Welcome to the Heartland and do drop by when you can. Always good to see a new face around these parts. And thank you for your addition to the tale.
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Monday, July, 28, 2008 10:26 PM Scottie writes:

Sandra Lea Wise

So good of you to drop by my dear. I've been on hiatus for quite some time and it's great to see the old familiar faces are still around.

As for the Great Knight's real name, I must uphold my oath of secrecy, I'm honor bound. Sorry.
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Monday, July, 28, 2008 10:28 PM Scottie writes:

Virginia Daddy

Another familiar face, welcome old friend, good to see you again. I wish you and your new bride many blessings in the shire of Wyoming.
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Monday, July, 28, 2008 10:29 PM Scottie writes:

Jimmy Carter

I'm glad you can keep a secret there partner, I was worried that might get out. I feel much better now.
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Monday, July, 28, 2008 10:31 PM Scottie writes:

And Jimmy

the Missus and Bessie send their warmest regards and deepest thanks for your hospitality. I would as well, but after the Poole thing, I'm still smarting a little. :)
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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 12:18 AM BrianR writes:

Scottie, does your wife know


you call her an Ogre?

Cool story, inventively and creatively told, and it sounds like a lot of fun.

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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 8:34 AM Scottie writes:

Brian

You know . . . it's generally unwise to provoke an armed Hobbit, don't you?
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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 11:22 AM BrianR writes:

Hahahahaha!


Point taken!
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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 1:27 PM The Interface writes:

Rollicking good fun...

...and well written. Thanks for sharing! And best wishes to your Princess Relocated. As a scientist, I am a little curious as to how an Ogre and a Hobbit managed to come together to create a Princess. On the other hand, in my own family, it is the Beauty and the Beast that have generated two Princesses, so I guess I don't have too far to look. (I always like to say, my wife and I have a strange and wonderful relationship...I'm strange and she's wonderful!)
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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 3:03 PM ShiningCity writes:

It is

a treat to meet & make good friends.

Texas is a veritable paradise for that sort of stuff.

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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 3:08 PM ShiningCity writes:

A few things, after re-reading

1. What do you mean, insulting Tex-Mex food? I ought to whip your butt.

2. The Great Knight plays poole because he stinks at miniature golf.

3. If you didn't pay your $2.50 to see the live bull riding inside the bar, then you missed the whole experience.

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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 6:53 PM Scottie writes:

Interface

What can I say, the Lord works in mysterious ways. BTW, the Hobbit is the step-mother of the princess. I give all credit for the princess' beauty to her lovely mother.
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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 7:39 PM Scottie writes:

Now Doc . . .

First, it isn't possible to acheive my considerable size being picky about food, especially mexican food, my personal favorite. The Missus on the other hand, isn't a very adventurous eater and Tex-Mex was a new experience for here

Second, one gains nothing by tearing down others instead of building themselves up. Cold beer, in the shade, shooting poole is far preferable to fighting the noonday sun. I thought you were at least that smart being a doctor and all.

Lastly, I don't feel I missed anything of great import. I met a man I've long admired on his own turf and made a fair showing of myself. It's a guy thing, you wouldn't understand.

So have a raspberry Doc. Twwwwwaaaaaaappppppp!
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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 8:12 PM ShiningCity writes:

A few more things

1. You must have eaten lousy Tex-Mex food. There is lousy stuff. You gotta get the good stuff. It's like bad beer. When it's bad, it makes a novice hate all beer.

2. What was it? 98 degrees on your visit? Or 103? You don't wanna go outside and play golf, Nancy? (hee hee)

3. Are those suspenders actually decorated like measuring tape?

(PS: L.O.V.E.D. the photos)

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Tuesday, July, 29, 2008 9:25 PM Sheila writes:

Scottie, Sandra

Scottie: You deserve an award for this lovely tale! You are now Sir Scottie!

Sandra: Too funny there, lovely maiden, may you discover the secret of the Bedford Knight!
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Wednesday, July, 30, 2008 10:48 AM BrianR writes:

Even better with pictures!


And I see Jimmy's still wearing lawyer shoes, even with jeans.

Hahahahaha!

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Wednesday, July, 30, 2008 2:04 PM Scottie writes:

Doc

I still don't understand how you have erroneously concludde I've said anything averse about Tex-Mex food in this article; I haven't. True, I have encountered lousy food of all varieties in my life, but not on this trip and not in this tale. Sorry, but you're mistaken on this one.

The technical term for the temperature during my visit to Ft Worth was "Hellish, but a dry Hellish"

Norm Abrams (Yankee Workshop) has his plaid shirts, Mike Holmes (Holmes on Homes) has his bib overalls, and I (your humble fix-it guy) have my measuring tape 'spenders.
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Wednesday, July, 30, 2008 2:15 PM Scottie writes:

Sandra

Thank you my queen for the Knighthood of my own you've bestowed upon me.
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Wednesday, July, 30, 2008 9:31 PM clyde writes:

Scottie

Cool story,should we find ourselves a-wandering down thataway in the B&B Boys Bus,we'll have to meet up.Explanation upon request!mwahahahaha
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Thursday, July, 31, 2008 11:05 AM The Crawfish writes:

RISKEY'S!!!!!!!

Gotta love Riskeys.

Although Angelo's and Cousin's are better.
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Thursday, July, 31, 2008 1:39 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

Great pics.

Ok, Who's next to come visit Me?
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Thursday, July, 31, 2008 7:28 PM Nee writes:

Scottie

Nice story...I would have known those feetsies were Jam Apple's anywhere....I got a "boot" story to tell someday. I loved the Bull photo, too.
Living closer to your neck of the woods these days. Just moved to Chicago area. Stop by and check out my last few posts.
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Thursday, July, 31, 2008 7:30 PM Nee writes:

oooh, oooh, oooh! Jam Apple

Nee's Hand is in the air!!
If I win the lottery....
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Friday, August, 01, 2008 12:37 PM BrianR writes:

Scottie


I just posted a fun new essay on my blog. Take a test to help you decide on values/candidates!

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Sunday, August, 03, 2008 3:25 PM Zeus writes:

Scottie, Great Story!!

And frankly, it made me hungry...and thirsty...You see, I too hail from the Shire of Texas, and the borough of Houston...and I have enjoyed many a dish of that which is known as Tex-Mex, and have drunk many a draft of that magical elixir known as Shiner Bock...

Alas, it came to pass that my lord thought it more profitable for me (read: for him) to ply my skills in the city under the arch by the great river of Mississippi so I was sent on a great journey...

Though here in the great city by the river I have discovered there is some good food to be had, mostly know as "Italian" which can be found on "The Hill"...my heart (and stomach) long for the spicy ambrosia from the great shire of Texas.

~(Tummy grumbling)~
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 10:05 AM The Crawfish writes:

Zeus

I feel your pain. This native Texan has spent the past 5 years stationed in Florida and Pennsylvania. I haven't had an enchilada or tamale worth a *#$^%# since I left Foat Wuth.
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 1:17 PM Scottie writes:

Clyde

I'll give you a seven for suspense and a full blown ten for your evil laugh, how's that?
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 1:19 PM Scottie writes:

Crawfish

If you're not from Texas, all the BBQ there is better and best, don't cha know.
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 1:24 PM Scottie writes:

Nee

I've been following the sad tale of your departure from your nest to new horizons. As luck has it, my little brother lives in Chi Town, so it's very possible I could run into you up there later this year, accidently on purpose.

Your situation brings to mind a post I wrote for my beloved Mother In Law when she had to move not so long ago. Give it a looksee when you get a sec.

http://heartlandpatriot.blogtownhall.com/2007/11/17/uproote d.thtml
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 1:24 PM Scottie writes:

Brian

One my way over
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 1:27 PM Scottie writes:

Zeus

What a terrible burden it must be to be a Texan and yet not be in Texas. Something we mere mortals will never fathom. Chin up, the BBQ is still there, the Shiner Bock is still cold, and the state is a big as it ever was. It's waiting to welcome you home some day.
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 1:30 PM Scottie writes:

Crawfish

You know old friend, you could always learn to cook good Tex Mex. Even a dumb swabby like you could do it if you tried. Fortunately, Mama taught me how to cook the good stuff when I was a little sprout, so most mornings it's juevos rancheros for me.
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 3:17 PM The Crawfish writes:

According to Food Network

The originators of Tex-Mex were the martinez family and their Dallas area restaurants called "El Fenix". That's what I was raised on. I've got a fellow Texan named Sanchez 2 desks down from mine and he sez he's gonna train me to make good enchiladas and tamales if I teach him good gumbo.
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Monday, August, 04, 2008 10:22 PM Zeus writes:

Texas state of mind

Crawfish, I hear ya brother, I've tried making it myself but have thus far succeeded only in setting off my fire alarms...BBQ and Chili on the other hand, I can do...well...

Scottie, I hope you're right about getting back there some day.

Speaking of which, I hope the Princess is buttoned down tight. I heard from some of my friends down there today and Eduardo is supposed to be much worse that originally thought. They're all filling up the bath tubs and stocking up on food and batteries.

The first one is always the scariest. Thoughts are with her.
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Tuesday, August, 05, 2008 3:19 PM The Crawfish writes:

Proper BBQ

I've never done that correctly. I've never used a smoker, just a regular grill, which I use year round. I get strange looks from the neighbors when they see me grilling on the back deck during snowstorms in Pennsylvania...especially while wearing a COWBOYS jersey!

I've won a couple of chili cook-offs on bases where I've been stationed, but I've got a cousin who is in one of them chili societies that have rules for chili (no fillers, the only chunks allowed in the final product are meat, etc). She got First Place last year at the State Fair of Texas Chili Cook-Off.
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Wednesday, August, 06, 2008 12:01 PM ScarletPimpernel writes:

Hey Scottie

Sounds like y'all had a blast in between manual labor. That story was All-American.



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Wednesday, August, 06, 2008 12:05 PM ScarletPimpernel writes:

hey Jimma

I LIKE your shoes. They are stylish. However, from May 1 to Oct 1 I try to wear only sandals, slip-ons or running shoes.

And you're wearing dungarees in July! Scottie has it right with the shorts. And you're not even at work! lol. You are truly old-fashioned there Ward Cleaver.

let me see, when will I be in Ft. Worth...
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Wednesday, August, 06, 2008 7:23 PM Scottie writes:

Crawfish

Do the deal with Sanchez, it's a sure win/win! A little cultural culinary cross training would do you both a good turn.
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Wednesday, August, 06, 2008 7:26 PM Scottie writes:

Zeus

You gotta remember old bud, Texas will always welcome home one of its own.

As for the Princess, she had a grand old time cementing friendships with the folks down there that have taken her under their collective wing. Texas folks are like that you know.
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Wednesday, August, 06, 2008 7:33 PM Scottie writes:

Crawfish

Let me share an anecdote on BBQ with you. I was stationed in North Carolina, which also has its own distinct style of BBQ. In a television interview with a proprietor of one establishment being harrassed by the local health authorities about his blackened grill. He said, and I quote: "Everybody knows you can't make good bar-b-que and follow this stupid health code! Since when did germs start growing over a fire?"

He was a kind of hero to the soldiers that frequented his place after that.
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Wednesday, August, 06, 2008 7:35 PM Scottie writes:

Scarlet Pimpernel

Thank you my friend for stopping by after I've been gone for so long. I 'preciate it.
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Thursday, August, 07, 2008 4:41 AM ch47 jockey writes:

Excellent tale

a well spun tale with great images. Good to see all is well in the heartland. Currently back to my hoe in the mountains for a few days before returning to PA to continue building flying machines.Good to see you are still posting
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Monday, August, 11, 2008 8:56 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

Hey Kids....

...Nee, no need to have to win the lottery first, I don't charge much for My company.


Scarlet, yeah, I stay pretty formal with the clothes....You know, annally Conservative and all.
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Tuesday, August, 12, 2008 8:45 AM Gray Ghost writes:

Scottie

I see that you think Texas BBQ is the best. This is not really the case.

Please stop by Clarksdale, MS during your next journey East and go by Abe's BBQ.

Established in 1924 and still run by the same family!

PS: I was in Texas last week (US 59 and Houston). All along the highway I saw constant exploration and drilling of old oil and gas fields.
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Wednesday, August, 13, 2008 12:11 PM Scottie writes:

Chopperman!!

Thanks for dropping by. Always good to see you buddy.
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Wednesday, August, 13, 2008 12:21 PM Scottie writes:

Grey Ghost

Southern BBQ and Texas BBQ are simply not the same thing my friend. And each is exceptional in its own way. The "Q" I had with Jimmy was everything I expected it to be, and the company was even better.

As for oil exploration: how do the Dems reconcile the activity (which you observed) to find oil at upwards of $120/barrel with the accusation that the oil companies have leases that they aren't using. Could it be that the oil companies don't think there's any economically recoverable oil on those leases?

Of course there's nothing stopping these political geniuses from putting a couple of billion of their own money at risk and drilling a bunch of dry holes of their very own instead of dictating the operations of oil companies.
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